Summer Event Packing List

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WT provides all backpacking equipment (tents, hammocks, packs, etc.) 

In your “Hiking Bag” (please label outside of bag with your name)

  • HIKING CLOTHES (should be packed in Ziploc bags to keep them dry)

    • 2 Hiking shirts

    • 1-2 Pairs of Shorts (athletic shorts work well and dry quickly)

    • 1 sweatshirt or long-sleeved shirt (June hikers may prefer a sweatshirt)

    • 1 pair of long pants - i.e., rain pants or sweatpants

    • Hiking boots or sneakers with good traction (make sure you break them in! Your feet will thank you)

    • Extra sandals for camp (hikers MUST wear shoes at all times, even when swimming)

    • 4 pairs of hiking socks or good athletic socks

    • Poncho or waterproof rain jacket ("water resistant" means you will still get wet!)

    • Undergarments (4 pairs is good!)

  • SLEEPING GEAR

    • Sleeping Bag (2-3 pounds) designed for outdoor use

    • Sleeping pad (recommended for comfort in tents & for warmth/insulation in hammocks)

  • TRAIL ITEMS

    • Small flashlight

    • Any medications you take on a regular basis

    • Toilet paper in Ziploc bag

    • Toiletries in a Ziploc bag (travel sizes are good)

    • Two 1-quart water bottles (MUST add up to at least 2 full quarts)

    • Bowl and/or cup, spoon, and/or fork

    • 3+ large (30 gallon) trash bags (for sleeping bag covers, wet things, or trash)

    • Rain cover for your pack or a couple more large trash bags

    • Extra pair of glasses or contacts

    • A few large Ziploc bags for trash, etc.

In your “Git back day backpack” (please label outside of bag with your name)

  • Towel & toiletries for showering

  • 1 change of clothes for Git Back Day & 1 change of clothes to make the trip home

OPTIONAL trail ITEMS

  • Small Bible

  • Playing cards or other small games

  • Walking Stick

  • Camera (we do not allow phones to go out on the trail)

  • Sunscreen (each Staff will carry some, but if you have a special brand/formula that works best for your skin, it’s a good idea to bring your own)

  • Hat/Bandanna/Buff

  • Baby wipes are good for keeping clean

  • Brace if you have a past injury/joint problems

  • Extra snack food that won't spoil or melt. WT will provide some snack food like granola bars and fruit cups. Popular personal food includes:

    • Trail mix

    • Candy

    • Beef jerky

    • Tuna fish & crackers

    • Tortillas

    • Drink mix (Gatorade, Crystal Light)

    • Easy cheese

    • Combos, Cheez-Its, Crackers

    • Pepperoni

DO NOT BRING

  • Tobacco, drugs, or alcohol

  • Valuable Jewelry

  • Pets

  • Cell Phones (not allowed on the hike)

  • Head phones, iPods, etc. (not allowed on the hike)

  • Watches (they may be worn at the Property, but not on Trail)